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bluec10 · 05-12-2002, 09:12 PM

I had a busted upper hinge on the driver's side. I did my best to mark the bolt locations when I replaced the hinge, but, well, better luck next time. I've heard that its important to have the doors properly aligned before messing with the cab floor or rocker panels. What is the best way to adjust the door? Its dragging low right now.

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Slammed67 · 05-12-2002, 09:45 PM

Loosen the bolts, move it a little, re-tighten the bolts, gently close the door and see how it fits. Then loosen the bolts again, move it a little more, re-tighten the bolts again, gently close the door and see how it fits. Then loosen the bolts AGAIN, move it a little MORE, gently close the door and see how it fits. Then throw your ratchet across the garage. Drink a few beers. Then loosen the bolts, move it a little, gently close the door and see how it fits.

Sorry, just a little door aligning humor

But really, it's just trial an error. Adjust where the hinges mount to the cab for vertical and horizontal alignment and adjust where they mount to the door to move it in and out. Have fun!

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Current project: The "HACKstoration" 1967 GMC shortbed/fleetside, 350/700R4, air bag suspension, 18" billet wheels. Other vehicle of interest: 1957 Chevy Bel-Air 4dr hard top, 283/powerglide, lowered 3-1/2" in front and 2 inches in the rear.

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bobs409 · 05-13-2002, 06:29 AM

Adjustments of panels, etc are a trial and error kind of thing. I've done so many door swaps now that I can (and often do) get them spot on with the first try. (seriously!) I place blocking under the door im removing so that when I remove the bolts, the door sits on that. Then I simply remove the door and set the replacement door on the blocking. This automatically sets the door at the correct height. All that's left is the in/out adjustment which is easy. I set it so the bolts are centered in the hinge holes and go from there.

Good luck doesn't always happen though so for those times, you have to spend a little time and have alot of patience.

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*Randy70C-10* · 05-13-2002, 07:40 AM

Everything they said plus this- I use a floor jack and a block of wood the lift and hold the door in place while I'm tightening the bolts, and yes, it's very important to have the doors aligned before you replace any sheetmetal around them. Good luck!

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05-12-2002, 09:12 PM	#1
bluec10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 663	Door Adjustment I had a busted upper hinge on the driver's side. I did my best to mark the bolt locations when I replaced the hinge, but, well, better luck next time. I've heard that its important to have the doors properly aligned before messing with the cab floor or rocker panels. What is the best way to adjust the door? Its dragging low right now. ------------------ Dream: '68 C-10 Custom with a 396 and a 700R4 Current Reality: '68 C-10, 250, 3 speed, parts in two garages, but lots of hope. __________________ Present: 2015 Tacoma. Yeah, not a GM, but I love it. 1969 GMC 32,000 - fix, drive, relax, fix... 2019 BMW R1250 GSA - Yahoooooooo 1979 Honda GL 1000 - retro touring at its best. Past: '05 Sierra 4x4 - Had 270,000 KM and running well when it was written-off by a stop sign runner. '94 F-150 from the "F word" company. I'll admit it...good truck. Sold what was left of it for $800 to a guy who came to pick it up at 11:00 PM with cash in hand. Hmm. '79 Sierra Grande (Black) organ donor - perfect rebuildable 4-bolt 350 and a good TH350. '76 Sierra Grande (Orange) - hate isn't too strong a word. Kid who bought it turned it into a hot rod. '68 C-10 R.I.P. - Dad's old truck...too far gone to resurrect. '59 C-50 - with hoist. Truck is gone, wife isn't. Nuff said.

05-12-2002, 09:45 PM	#2
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	Loosen the bolts, move it a little, re-tighten the bolts, gently close the door and see how it fits. Then loosen the bolts again, move it a little more, re-tighten the bolts again, gently close the door and see how it fits. Then loosen the bolts AGAIN, move it a little MORE, gently close the door and see how it fits. Then throw your ratchet across the garage. Drink a few beers. Then loosen the bolts, move it a little, gently close the door and see how it fits. Sorry, just a little door aligning humor But really, it's just trial an error. Adjust where the hinges mount to the cab for vertical and horizontal alignment and adjust where they mount to the door to move it in and out. Have fun! ------------------ Current project: The "HACKstoration" 1967 GMC shortbed/fleetside, 350/700R4, air bag suspension, 18" billet wheels. Other vehicle of interest: 1957 Chevy Bel-Air 4dr hard top, 283/powerglide, lowered 3-1/2" in front and 2 inches in the rear. Web Site: jaySpot.com AOL Screen Name: Slammed67GMC Location: Kansas City, MO __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

05-13-2002, 06:29 AM	#3
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Adjustments of panels, etc are a trial and error kind of thing. I've done so many door swaps now that I can (and often do) get them spot on with the first try. (seriously!) I place blocking under the door im removing so that when I remove the bolts, the door sits on that. Then I simply remove the door and set the replacement door on the blocking. This automatically sets the door at the correct height. All that's left is the in/out adjustment which is easy. I set it so the bolts are centered in the hinge holes and go from there. Good luck doesn't always happen though so for those times, you have to spend a little time and have alot of patience. ------------------ 63 Impala66 Chevelle SS69 Chevelle69 C10 Stepside71 Cheyenne 20*72 Chevelle Parts for sale: http://www.angelfire.com/trek/mr409/items4sale.html __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

05-13-2002, 07:40 AM	#4
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Everything they said plus this- I use a floor jack and a block of wood the lift and hold the door in place while I'm tightening the bolts, and yes, it's very important to have the doors aligned before you replace any sheetmetal around them. Good luck! ------------------ Yeah, that's right. My name is Randy too! WWW.Randysrods.freeservers.com 1970 Chevy C-10 shortstep 30 Ford Model A Coupe 4 inch chop, 350, GMC 671 blower-Hell yeah it's fast! 87 Harley Sportster(couldnt get a 350 to fit) Self Propelled Lawn Mower Built in USA!!!! Virginia Beach, VA.



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